Introduction to Organic Chemistry Practice Problems

Which of the following properties of carbon allow for the formation of numerous diverse organic compounds?

I. Carbon is tetravalent.

II. It has high catenation ability.

III. Carbon can form multiple bonds and exhibit isomerism.

IV. Carbon has an atomic number of 8.

V. Carbon can be found in all metals.

True or False: Most organic compounds are nonconducting because they are ionic in nature and are insoluble in water due to their high solubility in organic solvents.

True or False: Butane has a higher boiling point than isobutane (2-methylpropane).

How many hydrogen atoms are required in each of the given carbon backbones to complete their hydrocarbon formulas?

Is the following a property of an inorganic compound? Soluble in water

Does the given property describe an organic compound?

contains carbon and hydrogen

Is the given property a characteristic of an organic compound with more than thirty carbons? 

gas at room temperature

Determine if C₃H₈OS is an organic or inorganic compound. Classify the formula provided (molecular, expanded, or condensed structural).

Determine if C₆H₁₂Br₂ is an organic or inorganic compound. Identify the type of formula provided (molecular, expanded, or condensed structural)

Does the given property describe an organic or inorganic compound?

only have covalent bonds

Is the compound below categorized as inorganic or organic? If it is categorized as an organic compound, is it represented as a condensed structural formula, expanded formula, or molecular formula? 

H₃PO₄